Mathematics
Curriculum Objectives
Our Mathematics curriculum aims to develop students’ interest, understanding, and acquisition of mathematical concepts and computational skills. Students learn mathematics in an engaging environment where they actively explore and experiment through discussions when they work on mathematical activities. Through real-life, hands-on experience, observation, and discussion, our Mathematics programme facilitates student learning of mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills in a stimulating environment. Students are guided to:
- Develop logical thinking and reasoning skills
- Acquire mathematical concepts through hands-on activities
- Learn to ask insightful questions and share the process of solving problems
- Apply creative thinking and communication skills
Curriculum Framework
Our Mathematics programme is a spiral curriculum in which topics and materials are revisited repeatedly over months and across grades. The Mathematics topics span five dimensions: Number, Shape and Space, Measures, Data Handling, and Algebra.
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1, our junior students learn about numbers, shapes, and different operations to comprehend and interpret daily phenomena. Through observation, concrete, hands-on experience, discussion, and daily practice, our young learners develop number and spatial sense and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned.
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2, senior students learn to work with fractions, decimals, and percentages. They can create and draw 2-D and 3-D shapes. They find the perimeter and area of shapes by applying the formulas. They measure the volume, capacity, and speed of objects. They learn to plot complicated charts and diagrams to interpret and explain a phenomenon. They also work with symbols and algebra to investigate the relationship between numbers and operations.
Assessment
Assessment is a routine part of the ongoing classroom activity. Our students are assessed formatively and summatively. Module tests are carried out at the end of each module to review and reflect on students’ learning. Mid-term and term-end assessments are conducted at the middle and end of each term, respectively.
Subject Highlights
Math Week
Our students enjoy solving and creating Math puzzles and games inside and outside the classroom. Every year, senior students create their Math puzzles, riddles, and games for their classmates to solve. Throughout the creation process, students apply knowledge and skills to build, adapt, categorise, explain, and interpret Math concepts.